Northern will announce its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2008 on 22 September 2008.

There will be a presentation for analysts at 11.00 on 22 September at the offices of Buchanan Communications, 45 Moorfields, EC2Y 9AE. Analysts who are unable to attend in person will also be able to participate via conference call from 10.45 that morning, and should contact Ben Romney at Buchanan Communications before 10.30 on 22 September for dial in information. 

The results presentation will be made available on the Company’s website, www.northpet.com, after commencement of the meeting.

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Northern Petroleum Plc
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7469 2900
Chris Foss, Finance Director

Investec
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7597 5000
Michael Ansell / Patrick Robb

Blue Oar
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Jerry Keen

Bishopsgate Communications (Press)
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Nick Rome / Maxine Barnes

Buchanan Communications (Analysts)
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7466 5000
Tim Thompson / Ben Romney